S1181
An act to amend the Executive Law — 2024-03-25 · Calendar #260
The New York State Senate passed Senate Print 1181, sponsored by Sen. Harckham, an act to amend the Executive Law, on a roll call vote of 52-0. The bill proceeded to a vote without floor debate. The measure takes effect immediately upon enactment.
PASSED
Ayes: 52
· Nays: N/A
Debate Summary
No substantive debate was recorded on this bill. The measure proceeded directly to a roll call vote following the reading of the final section.
An act to amend the Executive Law — 2023-03-23 · Calendar #188
The New York State Senate passed S1181 on a 59-0 roll call vote, legislation that aligns the state's National Medal of Honor Day with the federal holiday. Sponsor Sen. Harckham explained the bill commemorates the fewer than 4,000 Americans who have received the Congressional Medal of Honor since the Civil War, describing them as ordinary Americans who performed extraordinary acts that changed the outcomes of battles and history. Harckham noted that while the Senate previously established a state Medal of Honor Day, it was not synchronized with the national observance. Veterans groups requested the alignment, which the legislation accomplishes. The bill amends the Executive Law and takes effect immediately.
PASSED
Ayes: 59
· Nays: 0
Debate Summary
Sen. Harckham explained that the bill commemorates recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor, a group of fewer than 4,000 Americans who have changed the course of American history since the Civil War. He noted that while the State Senate previously established a National Medal of Honor Day, it was not aligned with the national holiday. Veterans groups requested alignment of the state and national observances, which this bill accomplishes.